1604VLZ4

1604VLZ4
16-Channel 4-Bus
Compact Mixer
FEATURES:
■ 16-channel mixer featuring our signature
high-headroom, low-noise design
■16 boutique-quality Onyx mic preamps
• Ultra-wide 60 dB gain range
• 128.5 dB dynamic range
• +22 dBu line input handling
• Extended frequency response
• Distortion under 0.0007% [20 Hz – 50 kHz]
■ Improved RF rejection, perfect for broadcast
applications
■ Phantom power for condenser mics
1604VLZ4
A legend in compact mixer design, the 1604VLZ4 now
combines the proven performance of Onyx preamps with
the no-compromise high-headroom/low-noise design
that has made the 1604 an industry mainstay.
All 16 channels feature an Onyx mic pre, line input
and insert in a compact 4-bus design built for application
flexibility and professional performance. Plus, it is truly
“Built-Like-A-Tank” with a ridiculously rugged solid-steel
chasis that includes high-contrast controls for ultimate
tactile control.
Found in countless professional broadcast and post facilities
and easily the most proven band-friendly analog mixer ever,
the 1604 stands alone in the world of compact mixing.
APPLICATIONS:
Live sound mixing, houses of worship, clubs, gymnasiums,
banquet halls, conference rooms, boardrooms, multitrack
studio and field recording, video post-production,
multimedia applications, broadcast and many, many more.
■ 16 high-headroom line inputs with
+4/–10 operation control
■ 16 balanced inserts perfect for integrating
outboard ear
■ 3-band EQ with sweepable midrange
■ 18 dB/oct 75 Hz low-cut filter on mic input channels
■ Four aux sends, level, pan and solo and
overload/mute LEDS on each channel
■ Four stereo returns, eight direct outs
and four group/bus outputs
■ 60 mm long-wearing log-taper faders
■ Control room / phones multi-input source matrix
■ High-resolution 12-segment stereo meters
■ Sealed rotary controls resist dust and grime
■ “Built-Like-A-Tank” rugged steel chassis with
powder-coat finish
■ High-visibility, high-contrast controls deliver
convenient “at-a-glance” visual feedback
■ Rack-mountable design with three physical
configurations via Rotopod accessory (sold separately)
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1604VLZ4
16-Channel 4-Bus
Compact Mixer
1604VLZ4 SPECIFICATIONS
Main Mix Noise
EQ
(20 Hz–20 kHz bandwidth, 1/4" main out, channel gains @ unity,
channel EQs flat, all channels assigned to main mix, odd channels
panned left, even channels panned right.)
High Shelving
Main mix fader unity, channel faders down:
–88.5 dBu
(92 dB Signal to Noise Ratio, ref +4 dBu)
Main mix fader @ unity, channel faders @ unity:
Mid Peaking
±15 dB @ 12 kHz
±15 dB sweep 100 Hz – 8 kHz
Low Shelving
±15 dB @ 80 Hz
Low Cut Filter
18 dB/octave, –3 dB @ 75 Hz
–82.5 dBu
AC Power Requirements
Power Consumption
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)
(1 kHz @ 35 dB gain, 20 Hz–20 kHz bandwidth)
Mic in to insert send
Mic in to main out
<0.0007%
<0.005%
50 watts
US, JP
100 – 120 VAC, 50 – 60 Hz
EU, UK, AU, CN
200 – 240 VAC, 50 – 60 Hz
Operating Temperature
0˚ – 40˚C
32˚ – 104˚F
Attenuation / Crosstalk
Fuse Rating
(1 kHz relative to 0 dBu, 20 Hz–20 kHz bandwidth, line in,
1/4" main out, gain @ unity)
Channel mute switch engaged
–84 dBu
Channel gain knob down
–84 dBu
100-120V
1A slo blo, 5 x 20 mm
220-240V
0.5A slo blo, 5 x 20 mm
Frequency Response
Physical Properties (product)
Mic input to main output (gain @ unity)
+0, –1 dB, 20 Hz to 50 kHz
+0, –3 dB, <10 Hz to >100 kHz
Height
17.0 in / 433 mm
Depth
5.1 in / 129 mm
Width
17.3 in / 440 mm
Weight
20.0 lb / 9.1 kg
Equivalent Input Noise (EIN)
(Mic input to insert send out, max gain)
150
termination
–128.5 dBu
20 Hz–20 kHz
Common Mode Rejection Ratio (CMRR)
1 kHz
better than –70 dB
Physical Properties (packaged product)
Height
9.3 in / 236 mm
Depth
20.7 in / 526 mm
Width
21.3 in / 541 mm
Weight
24.0 lb / 10.9 kg
Maximum Levels
Mic in
+22 dBu
All other inputs
+22 dBu
Main mix TRS out
+28 dBu
All other outputs
+22 dBu
Impedances
Options
1604VLZ4 Mixer Bag
P/N 093-004-02
1604VLZ4 Mixer Cover
P/N 093-009-00
Ordering Information
Mic in
2.5 k
1604VLZ4 16-Channel Compact 4-Bus Mixer, US
P/N 2040765-00
Channel insert return
2.5 k
1604VLZ4 16-Channel Compact 4-Bus Mixer, EU
P/N 2040765-01
1604VLZ4 16-Channel Compact 4-Bus Mixer, AU
P/N 2040765-04
1604VLZ4 16-Channel Compact 4-Bus Mixer, CN
P/N 2040765-05
1604VLZ4 16-Channel Compact 4-Bus Mixer, BZ
P/N 2040765-06
All other inputs
10 k
or greater
Tape out
1.1 k
All other outputs
120
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1604VLZ4
16-Channel 4-Bus
Compact Mixer
1604VLZ4 DIMENSIONS
19.0
[483]
[with rack ears fitted]
17.3
[440]
5.6 [141]
[with rack ears fitted
in upper position]
5.1
[129]
NOTES:
1. WEIGHT APPROX. 20.0 lb [9.1 kg]
2. SHIPPING WEIGHT APPROX. 24.0 lb [10.9 kg]
THIRD ANGLE PROJECTION
UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED:
ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES
DUAL [MM] DIMENSIONS
FOR REF ONLY
TOLERANCE IN INCHES
LINEAR ± 0.13 in / ± 3.3 mm
ANGLES ± 1°
(X.XX) = REF DIMS
NO TOLERANCE IMPLIED
TSC = THEORETICAL SHARP CORNER
DIMENSIONS ACROSS CENTERLINES
TO BE SYMMETRICAL
17.0
[433]
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED
HEREIN IS PROPRIETARY AND
CONFIDENTIAL PROPERTY OF
LOUD TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
9.4 [238]
[with rack ears fitted in upper position]
12.6
[320]
8.7
[222]
6.3 [160]
[with rack ears fitted in upper position]
17.5
[445]
5.7
[144]
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LINE IN
MIC IN
GAIN
STEREO RETURN 4
STEREO RETURN 3
STEREO RETURN 2
STEREO RETURN 1
R
L
R
L
R
L
R
L
INPUT CHANNEL
(1 OF 16)
DIRECT OUT
(CH'S 1–8 ONLY)
PHANTOM POWER
(GLOBAL SWITCH
75Hz
HPF
LOW CUT
INSERT
PRE
MID
EQ
HI
FREQ
TO AUX 2
LEVEL
LEVEL
LEVEL TO L/R
PFL
SIP L
SOLO
ASSIGN TO
C-R/PHNS
ONLY
1–2/3–4
PFL
SIP R
4
SIP R
2
1
R
L
3
SOLO
ASSIGN
SIP L
PAN
MAIN/SUBS
FADER
TO SOLO LED
LEVEL TO L/R
SHIFT 5/6
AUX 2
AUX 1
TO AUX 1
AUX 4
AUX 3
GAIN
MUTE
OL (FLICKER)
MUTE (GLOW)
80 100–8K 12K
LO
–20 (FLICKER)
SOLO (GLOW)
R
TAPE IN
L
ASSIGN
TO MIX
FADER
SOLO
R
L
R
L
LEVEL
LEVEL SET
(PFL) LED
SIP/PFL
SOLO LEVEL
AUX MIX
ASSIGN TO MAIN MIX
SUB 2 MIX
3–4
1–2
TAPE
MAIN
FADER
ASSIGN TO MAIN MIX
SUB 1 MIX
SOLO MIX
SOLO
RELAY
(FROM SUB 4 OUT)
(FROM SUB 3 OUT)
TAPE LEVEL
MAIN MIX
INSERT
AUX SEND 3
(#4–6 IDENTICAL)
AUX 3 OUT
AUX 1 OUT
AUX SEND 1
(#2 IDENTICAL)
SUBMIX 2
(SUBMIX 4 IDENTICAL)
SUB 2 OUT
C-R/
PHONES
LEVEL
RUDE SOLO LED
C-R/PHONES MIX
SUBMIX 1
(SUBMIX 3 IDENTICAL)
SUB 1 OUT
C-R/
PHONES
SOURCE
FADER R
MONO LEVEL
METERS
(0VU = 0dBu)
20
10
7
4
2
0
2
4
7
10
20
30
CONTROL ROOM OUT
R
L
PHONES OUT
MAIN MIX RIGHT OUT
TAPE OUT RIGHT
TAPE OUT LEFT
MAIN MIX LEFT OUT
MAIN MIX MONO OUT
1604VLZ4
16-Channel 4-Bus
Compact Mixer
1604VLZ4 BLOCK DIAGRAM
CR/PHN R
CR/PHN L
LOGIC
PFL
SIP R
SIP L
AUX 6
AUX 5
AUX 4
AUX 3
AUX 2
AUX 1
SUB 4
SUB 3
SUB 2
SUB 1
MAIN R
MAIN L
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1604VLZ4
16-Channel 4-Bus
Compact Mixer
1604VLZ4 FRONT AND REAR PANEL
LOUD Technologies Inc. is always striving to improve our products by incorporating new and improved materials, components, and manufacturing methods. Therefore, we reserve the right to change these specifications at any time without notice.
“Mackie” and the “Running Man” figure are registered trademarks of
LOUD Technologies Inc. All other brands mentioned are trademarks
or registered trademarks of their respective holders, and are hereby
acknowledged.
©2013 LOUD Technologies Inc. All rights reserved.
Electronic files for this product are available at:
www.mackie.com
Specification Sheet
Owner’s Manual
1604VLZ4_SS.PDF
1604VLZ4_OM.PDF
www.mackie.com
16220 Wood-Red Road NE
Woodinville, WA 98072 USA
800-898-3211, Fax 425-487-4337
Part No. SW0994 Rev. A 08/13
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